LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Flashcards
A proccess of influencing others, attempting to achieve shared goals and inspiring to action.
Leadership
The one who leads, conduct or guides the process
Leader
To go with or ahead of so as to show the way; guide.
Lead
Types of Leaders
*Informal leader
*Formal or appointed
Does not have official saction to direct activities of others; chosen by the group itself.
Informal Leader
Chosen by administration, and given official or legitimate autority to act
Ex: The elected and appointed officers of an organization
Formal or appointed
Theories of Leadership
- Trait Theory
- Great-Man theory
- Contingency theory
- Integrative leadership model
- Transactional Leadership
- Transformational Theory
- Path-Goal Theory
- Strategy Theory
- Charismatic Theory
-Leaders have traits that must be enhanced by experience
-Envisioning goals, affirming values, serving as a symbol
Trait Theory
Qualities/ Traits of a Leader
•Intelligence
•Personality
•Abilities
Judgement, knowledge and fluency of speech
Intelligence
Adaptability, alertness, creativity, cooperativeness, personal integrity, self-confidence, emotional balance and control, independence
Personality
Ability to enlist cooperation, popularity and prestige, sociability/interpersonal skills, social participation, tact and diplomacy
Abilities
Leadership traits
•Task-Oriented
•Relationship-Oriented
•Participative Leadership
Behaviors include planning, scheduling & coordinating activites
Task Oriented
Includes being friendly & considerate, showing trust & confidence, expressing appreciation & providing recognition
Relationship Oriented
Enlist associates participation in making decisions
Participative leadership
-Leaders are born and not made
-Great leaders will arise when there is a great need.
Ex: King in Spain
Great-Man Theory
_____argues that few people are born to be great leaders who are well rounded & simultaneously instrument & supportive.
Great-Man theory